The downtime for facial fat grafting is very hard to predict from person to person but in general you will look good in 2 weeks. I find that this procedure does cause a lot of bruising particularly when done around the tear trough which is the most common place that I inject fat. I also find that when I'm doing full facial rejuvenation procedures including Facelift, eyelids, brows, etc. ( which is the most common type of procedure I perform) that the fat transfer is the procedure that causes the most bruising and swelling. Fat transfer is usually billed as a minimal downtime procedure which I agree is true, meaning that you able to function immediately after wards, however, this is misleading because you may look beat up for a substantial period of time.
With age we tend to lose facial fat and the face deflates. Fat transfer is a good procedure in facial rejuvenation planning. Fat has to be gently taken from one area of the body, processed and cleaned thoroughly, then injected in small pearls in layers in the face. Recovery is very quick, but is dependant on the experience of the doctor. There is some swelling and bruising that will resolve with in the first two weeks. During that peroid of time you still are very presentable and will be able to hide it with makeup. It is important that you be healthy, on no blood thinners ad no Aspirin. Ice the face after surgery, elevate the head, and no sternous activity. This will help in decreasing the chances of bruises and swelling. Choose your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon very carefuly
